Chapter 964 Seleneâs Plan Failed Selene was in the hospital. She could barely speak. And her neck was in colossal pain due to the strangling. Even drinking water was painful to her. Selene stopped the doctor who was leaving and asked, âDoctor, how long does it take to recover?â
The doctor pushed his glasses hesitantly and said in a severe voice, â The swelling can be relieved within three days, but it will take another week to recover fully.â
âCan you at least ease the pain?â That was what she was concerned about. She could try to eat as little as possible but still had to eat. The thing was, the pain was unbearable, even though she was only lying there and doing nothing.
The doctor could only say, âMiss Miller, it takes time for the medicine to work. Weâve given you painkillers. Your pain will be eased soon enough.â But he never mentioned exactly how soon.
Selene was furious to see the doctor leave. She spent extra money to shift into a single ward, and this was what she got. What a jerk! She accidentally moved her neck and grimaced because of the pain.
She swore to herself with her fists clenched that she would make Rylan pay for this. They both worked for the same boss, but Rylan was superior to her and trampled on her at will just because he was a Melton. Catherine must die, so did he! She would make them pay.
The more she thought about it, the angrier she got. Her throat was on fire. But no one came to pour her some water, no matter how many times she pressed the service button. So, she could only go by herself.
When she passed the service station and overheard some nurses talking, she found out this hospital was under the Duncan Corporation. After drinking some water, she went back to her ward. The pain in her throat was still unbearable, but the surprising news lightened her mood.
She could not wait to text Branden. This was her chance.
They were startled when Ronin and the others found out about what Catherine had done.
Zobber suddenly realized something. So, Catherine had made a trade with Black Robe long ago. It seems Ronin was not the first one to betray the Hacker Alliance. Catherine was.â
Two fierce gazes darted at her when she finished speaking. Zobber shrunk a little and smiled awkwardly. âIâm only telling the truth.â
Withal and Ronin rolled their eyes at Zobber. They were used to Zobberâs reckless words and didnât want to argue with her.
However, seriously speaking, she had a point. From the beginning, Catherine made trades with Black Robe with specific purposes they didnât know about.
âSince Catherine has admitted the trade, will the university be harsh on her?â asked Zobber. She was worried about Catherine. It was said that everyone in the lab thought Catherine sold her experiment and the lab for her benefit.
Ronin instinctively raised his voice after hearing what Zobber said. âI dare them!â
Withal dragged him back to his seat and told him to calm down. âWill you two please stay out of this? Catherine must have done this for a good reason. You know the consequences of messing up her plan.â
Ronin finally calmed down after being warned by Withal. When it came to Catherine, he would be rationless. Withal knew that very well. So, he changed the topic before things got worse. âAnything from your side, Zobber?â
âNope!â Zobber shrugged, looking casual. âNo further notice. Just told me to wait.â
They couldnât figure out what was on Black Robeâs mind or his next move. He was intelligent and mysterious.
Withal sighed. âThen weâll wait. Stay out of Catherineâs business. Wait for her order.â
They decided to follow Withalâs advice. Cause he was the most rational one among them.
After lying in the ward for two hours, Selene finally got excited when she heard noises from the hallway.
She quickly checked her appearance in a small mirror, ensuring she looked fragile and beautiful simultaneously. She wanted Branden to feel sorry for her.
Then she hid the mirror and lay on the bed quietly as the footsteps went closer.
âMiss Miller.â
Selene slowly opened her eyes, pretending to be tired, only to find Carlo standing there. She looked around but didnât see Branden at all. She couldnât help but frown unhappily. A hint of disappointment escaped her lips. âWhy are you here?â
It would be impossible for Carlo to miss her expression. He didnât want to come in the first place if it was not Brandenâs order. No one wanted to come.
âMiss Miller, Mr. Duncan sent me. Your ward has been transferred to the VIP room on the 7th floor. Do you want to move there now?â said Carlo.
âWhat about Branden? Is he busy at the company or something?â Selene tried to hold on to the last straw. But Carloâs answer was like cold water pouring on her.
âMiss Swann is staying at home for a few days. Mr. Duncan is busy taking care of her. I believe youâll excuse him.â
Carlos deliberately said that to her face because he loathed women who threw themselves at Branden while Branden only cared about Catherine.
Seleneâs face was all colors. There was no way to release her anger. Branden chose Catherine over her when she was lying in the hospital so miserably.
âIt must be Catherine! She stops Branden from seeing me. What a bitch!â thought Selene.
Seeing Selene was not answering, Carlo urged her. âMiss Miller, do you want to move or not?â
Selene glared at him and answered, Why not?â With Branden backing her up, the people in the hospital would have to treat her better.
She stood up and walked in front of Carlo, who couldnât help but show his disdain for her arrogance. He couldnât determine why Branden would respond to a woman much worse than Catherine.